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Desks and Writing Tables For Sale
Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s
Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s

Larkin Solid Antique Oak Quatersawn Table, circa 1900s

By Larkin & Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Beautiful Solid Antique oak Quarter sawn library table with drawer by Larkin. Original label present. Sturdy construction. Stretcher shelf is 9"H. Beauti...

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Early 20th Century American Colonial Revival Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Refinished

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1900 Solid quartersawn oak, with original copper hardware. Meas...

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Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910
Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

Limbert Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk or Library Table, Circa 1910

By Charles Limbert

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period library table or writing desk By Charles P. Limbert Co. USA, Circa 1910 Quarter sawn oak, with original copper hardware....

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

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Copper

Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk
Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk

Antique Chippendale Style Slant Front Desk

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Antique Chippendale style slant front desk with four graduated drawers below a slant door with cross-banding and a solid brass batwing escutcheon plate. The construction of the desk ...

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19th Century Chippendale Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat, 19th/20th Century
An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat, 19th/20th Century

An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat, 19th/20th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

An Impressive Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Bureau Plat, 19th/20th Century Description: With three drawers, dummy to the reverse and raised on cabriole legs, with gilt bronze t...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood
Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

Peter Lovig Nielsen Flip Top Executive Desk in Rosewood

By Lovig Dansk

Located in Seattle, WA

Extremely rare Flip top partner's desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen in rosewood with brass fittings The top shelf of the desk flips down to extend the work surface allowing it to be used a...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV-Style Bureau Plat
Louis XV-Style Bureau Plat

Louis XV-Style Bureau Plat

$1,925Sale Price|30% Off

Louis XV-Style Bureau Plat

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great example of a 20th century Provincial Louis XVI Bureau Plat. The desk features a solid walnut frame with an inset leather writing surface. The desk is finished on the ...

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Late 20th Century North American Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk
Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

Antique Victorian Writing Table / Desk

Located in London, GB

A superb antique Victorian writing table / desk. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1850-1870 period. This is of outstanding quality and is a very useful size, with ...

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1850s British High Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather, Wood

1960s Danish Model 65 Desk / Vanity Dresser in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen
1960s Danish Model 65 Desk / Vanity Dresser in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen

1960s Danish Model 65 Desk / Vanity Dresser in Rosewood by Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Vinde Møbelfabrik

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An original 1960s "Model 65" writing desk by Danish designer Arne Wahl Iversen for Vinde Mobelfabrik. This rare model features a lifting surface with interior mirror and receptacles...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti
Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

Shagreen Desk & Matching Stool with Bronze-Patina Brass Details by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Rococo Mahogany, Satinwood and Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk
Louis XV Rococo Mahogany, Satinwood and Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk

Louis XV Rococo Mahogany, Satinwood and Bureau Plat Executive Writing Desk

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Vintage midcentury era Louis XV Rococo style executive writing desk made from mahogany, satinwood, and bureau Plat with hand-cast bronze accents. It features three lockable horizonta...

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1950s Spanish Louis XV Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Table with  Wheels,  Italy, 19th Century
Mid-Century Table with  Wheels,  Italy, 19th Century

Mid-Century Table with Wheels, Italy, 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Mid-century table with wheels realized by italian manufactory in the mid-20th Century. Central drawer. Good condition.

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19th Century Italian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk
Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Lucite and Natural Walnut floating Desk

Located in Ballard, CA

A highly engineered modernist desk made from a walnut (or oak, mahogany, or rosewood veneer) case “floating” on a Lucite base, which is affixed by custom-designed hardware. Custom si...

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2010s American Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.
Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s.

By Jens Risom

Located in Asaa, DK

Mid-Century Rosewood Executive Desk with Y Pulls by Jens Risom, 1960s. Rare large freestanding executive rosewood desk designed by Jens Risom. Exceptionally beautiful large table to...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers
Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers

Chinese Qing Dynasty 19th Century Rattan over Wood Desk with Three Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese Qing Dynasty period rattan over wood waterfall style desk from the 19th century, with three drawers. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty period, this waterfall side desk captures our attention with its sleek lines and rattan finish. Showcasing a top flowing seamlessly into the side supports, the desk presents three rattan drawers in the front. With its rustic presence and clean silhouette, this 19th century Chinese waterfall...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Rattan, Wood

Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960
Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960

Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960

By Peter Løvig Nielsen, Løvig Design

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Well-crafted freestanding writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960. Executed in warm-toned teak, this piece is a refined example of Danish modern design, com...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970
French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970

French Foldable Dining or Writing Table, Beech and Chestnut, circa 1970

Located in Labrit, Landes

Little chestnut dining table. The two end are foldable and the little width of this table is 32.28 in. (82 cm) The table top was made circa 1970. It was laid on a beech base dating...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Beech, Chestnut

Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920
Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920

Ebonized Louis XVI Desk with Brass Trim, French Antique, 1920

Located in Austin, TX

French Louis XVI style desk made of mahogany that has been ebonized and finished with a lustrous museum quality French polish. The writing table is trimmed with gilt brass throughout...

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1920s French Louis XVI Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Antique Swedish Desk from the Empire Period, Decorated Drawer and Rustic Paint
Antique Swedish Desk from the Empire Period, Decorated Drawer and Rustic Paint

Antique Swedish Desk from the Empire Period, Decorated Drawer and Rustic Paint

Located in Kramfors, SE

Antique Swedish empire desk made by hand in solid pine. The desk is from the empire period in northern Sweden around 1850. Straight tapered legs and a functional extendable drawer. H...

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Pine

French Louis XV Style Dame Bureau Plat, Desk With Marquetry And Bronze Mounting
French Louis XV Style Dame Bureau Plat, Desk With Marquetry And Bronze Mounting

French Louis XV Style Dame Bureau Plat, Desk With Marquetry And Bronze Mounting

Located in Vienna, AT

Hardwood frame with a marquetry in a different kind of wood and bronze mountings. Three drawers with keys. Fully restored with a glossy fnish.

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1880s French Rococo Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx
Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

Boomerang Shaped Desk, Shop Counter, 1950s by Alfred Hendrickx

By Alfred Hendrickx

Located in Antwerp, BE

Custom made handcrafted shop counter or desk in a boomerang line with vertical slats at the front which emphasizes the curve of the arch even more, on the inside one side with 3 slid...

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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century
Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century

Louis XVI Writing Desk in Walnut, Cherrywood, and Marquetry, Italy, 18th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Louis XVI period writing desk, crafted in northern Italy (Lombardy region) during the 18th century. The desk is executed in walnut and cherrywood, richly inlaid with fine ...

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18th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Cherry, Walnut

Franco Albini for Knoll 'Albini' Desk
Franco Albini for Knoll 'Albini' Desk

Franco Albini for Knoll 'Albini' Desk

By Franco Albini, Florence Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Franco Albini for Knoll International, 'Albini' desk, lacquered ash, glass, chromed steel, United States, design 1928, later production Franco Albini’s desk is defined by a restrain...

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1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk
British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk

British Colonial Style Faux Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive mid century desk crafted with a faux burnt bamboo frame having grasscloth panels on the tops, sides, and drawer fronts, featuring two glove boxes and a dramatic pagoda for...

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Mid-20th Century Philippine British Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

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Grasscloth, Faux Bamboo

Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbler 1960s
Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbler 1960s

Desk by Severin Hansen for Haslev Møbler 1960s

By Severin Hansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Freestanding desk, mod. 36 by Severin Hansen Jr. for Haslev Møbelsnedkeri, Denmark 1960s. Made in dark wood. Beautiful wood graining. Elegant shape with four drawers in front.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren
1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren

1932 "The Hague School" art deco desk by P.E.L Izeren

By P.E.L. Izeren 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Love P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen, ca. 1932 Haagse School Asymmetrical Desk. This Art Deco, versatile two tone, oak desk has a black stained top, side storage cabinet and side...

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1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk
Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk

Harvey Probber Curved Walnut Desk

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

Impressive and sculptural curved top executive desk in walnut by Harvey Probber. Panoramic scale 84" wide x 34" deep x 29.5" high. Seven bands of walnut in alternating grain directi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland
USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland

USM Haller Desk Designed by Fritz Haller and Paul Scharer, Switzerland

By Usm Haller

Located in Athens, Attiki

USM Haller table designed by Swiss architect Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer in 1964 A great modern, significant design piece that can be used as a dining table or an executive desk...

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1960s Swiss Minimalist Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Stainless Steel

Giuseppe Scapinelli wooden desk with asymmetrical structure with four drawers
Giuseppe Scapinelli wooden desk with asymmetrical structure with four drawers

Giuseppe Scapinelli wooden desk with asymmetrical structure with four drawers

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in Milano, IT

Giuseppe Scapinelli (1891–1982) Wooden desk with a rectangular glass-covered top, featuring an asymmetrical structure with four drawers on one side and an open compartment on the ot...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Walnut Roll-Top Desk by John Kapel for Glenn of California
Mid-Century Walnut Roll-Top Desk by John Kapel for Glenn of California

Mid-Century Walnut Roll-Top Desk by John Kapel for Glenn of California

By Glenn of California, John Kapel

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional and increasingly hard-to-find mid-century modern roll top desk designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California, circa 1960s. Beautifully crafted in rich walnut, this ra...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak
Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak

Mid-Century Danish Modern Roll Top Desk, Dresser or Cabinet in Teak

By Arne Vodder, Finn Juhl

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine looking roll top Scandinavian desk made in the 1970s. It features beautiful teak wood and plenty of storage space. In the style of: Finn Juhl or Arne Vodder.

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA
Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA

Illuminated Adjustable Drafting Table, 1950s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible industrial grade light box drafting table. Extremely heavy and well made in the US, circa 1950s. Glass tabletop allows the light of two enclosed fluorescent tube lights to...

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1950s American Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk
Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Superb 1920s Oak Roll Top Desk

Located in Dublin, IE

A superb 1920s beautifully patinated oak roll top desk of neat proportions, finely carved and of gorgeous quality. The moulded top of rectangular fo...

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1920s English Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

19th century Tuscan library desk
19th century Tuscan library desk

19th century Tuscan library desk

Located in Jesteburg, DE

A beautiful desk, library table or console table possibly having been used as a writing desk. Great sculptural presence, works wonderfully in a contemporary or classic interior. We a...

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Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable
Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable

Four Drawer Butternut Study Desk with Linoleum Top - Customizable

By &New

Located in Leicester, GB

The four-drawer Study desk is made with a butternut powder-coated steel frame and a pearl-coloured natural linoleum tabletop. The linoleum for our desks is selected for the ecologica...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk
1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk

1990s Regency Style Faux Bamboo & Tortoise Lacquer Carlton House Rattan Desk

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a lovely regency style carved faux bamboo and rattan desk with a tortoise lacquer finish. It has Carlton House styling with its wrap around gallery. It has three drawers with...

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Late 20th Century American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Dudouyt - Desk - Table - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist
Dudouyt - Desk - Table - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

Dudouyt - Desk - Table - Oak - 1940s - France - Brutalist

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Introducing a remarkable French Art Deco Desk designed by the renowned Charles Dudouyt, a celebrated furniture designer known for his exceptional craftsmanship, innovative designs, a...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Oak

Antique French Neoclassic Two Drawer Inlaid Writing Desk
Antique French Neoclassic Two Drawer Inlaid Writing Desk

Antique French Neoclassic Two Drawer Inlaid Writing Desk

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Handsome 19th century French Restoration period writing desk handcrafted in exotic woods including mahogany and walnut having a top with four elmwood panels on a case with two drawer...

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Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Mahogany, Walnut

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler
Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by G.V. Møbler

By G.V. Møbler

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful Danish modern floating top teak desk manufactured by G.V. Møbler in Denmark, circa 1960s. This desk has an innovative design where you can appreciate the fine attention to ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière

By Heinrich Daniel Gambs

Located in Forney, TX

Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...

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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

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Malachite, Brass, Bronze

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835
English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

English Mahogany Double-Sided Library Writing Table, circa 1835

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A C R O T E R I O N is pleased to offer this fine William IV, early Victorian period late regency style solid mahogany double-sided rectangular form library writing table attributed...

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1830s English Regency Antique Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron
19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron

19th Century Adjustable Drafting Table in Cast Iron

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this 19th century adjustable drafting table in cast iron. The top of the table are original and made in solid oak, supported by a finely cast iron base with a pair of wheels...

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1920s American Industrial Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Iron

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century
Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century

Located in Southampton, NY

Italian Rococo Revival Writing Desk, Late 19th Century This charming Italian Rococo Style painted writing desk, likely dating back to the late-19th century, showcases a delicate flor...

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Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Revival Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood, Paint

Classic French Desk
Classic French Desk

Classic French Desk

$4,854 / item

Classic French Desk

Located in Westwood, NJ

Classic French Black Desk with a tooled inset leather top writing surface, the ebonized and polished finish with brass trim and capitals, with frieze drawer and raised on square tape...

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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

Antique Victorian Burr Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A gorgeous and rare antique English 19th-century Victorian ormolu-mounted burr walnut library table, circa 1860 in date. It features decorative wood crossbanding with boxwood and ha...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass, Ormolu

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey
Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey

Art Deco Leather Desk, Dark Grey

Located in Westwood, NJ

A French Art Deco style shagreen embossed leather desk in a dark antiqued grey. With gilded highlight trim, three frieze drawers with modern round pulls, and raised on square tapered...

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark
"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

"Hunting table" desk or dining table by Børge Mogensen, Søborg Denmark

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Hägersten, SE

"Hunitng table" designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Søborg Furniture. Solid oak legs with teak feet. Brass runners and table top in teak. Works perfectly as either a d...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top
Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top

Bronze Desk with Black or Brown Leather Wrapped Top

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Ballard, CA

A hand-sculpted and forged bronze desk with brown or black leather wrapped top and drawer, fastened by bronze nails. Custom sizes, finishes and glass top available. Interior of drawe...

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2010s American Organic Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Bronze

Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s
Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s

Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s

By Posborg & Meyhoff, Sibast

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Executive Desk in Rosewood and Steel by Posborg & Meyhoff, 1970s Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and Steel Style: Scandinavian Modern Executive Desk Produced by Sibas...

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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Steel

Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery
Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery

Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass Gallery

By Maitland Smith

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Maitland Smith Mahogany Regency French Louis XVI Style 3 Drawer Writing Desk w/ Brass...

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Late 20th Century Regency Desks and Writing Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

“Leonardo” working Table by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1969 Italy
“Leonardo” working Table by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1969 Italy

“Leonardo” working Table by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, 1969 Italy

By Achille Castiglioni

Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District

Designed in 1969 by Achille Castiglioni for Zanotta, the Leonardo Working Table embodies Castiglioni’s rigorous, user-centered approach to design. Conceived as a flexible working too...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Antique and Vintage Desks and Writing Tables

Choosing the perfect writing desk or writing table is a profoundly personal journey, one that people have been embarking upon for centuries.

Queen Atossa of Persia, from her writing table circa 500 B.C., is said to have been the originator of the art of handwritten letters. Hers was reportedly the first in a long and colorful history of penned correspondence that grew in popularity alongside literacy. The demand for suitable writing desks, which would serve the composer of the letters as well as ensure the comfort of the recipient naturally followed, and the design of these necessary furnishings has evolved throughout history.

Once people began to seek freedom from the outwardly ornate styles of the walnut and rosewood writing desks and drafting tables introduced in the name of Queen Victoria and King Louis XV, radical shifts occurred, such as those that materialized during the Art Nouveau period, when designers longed to produce furniture inspired by the natural world’s beauty. A prime example is the work of the famous late-19th-century Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí — his rolltop desk featured deep side drawers and was adorned with carved motifs that paid tribute to nature. Gaudí regularly combined structural precision with decorative elements, creating beautiful pieces of furniture in wood and metal.

Soon afterward, preferences for sleek, geometric, stylized forms in furniture that saw an emphasis on natural wood grains and traditional craftsmanship took hold. Today, Art Deco desks are still favored by designers who seek to infuse interiors with an air of luxury. One of the most prominent figures of the Art Deco movement was French decorator and furniture designer Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann. With his use of neoclassical motifs as well as expensive and exotic materials such as imported dark woods and inlays of precious metals for his writing desks, Ruhlmann came to symbolize good taste and modernity.

The rise in appreciation for Scandinavian modernism continues to influence the design of contemporary writing desks. It employs the “no fuss” or “less is more” approach to creating a tasteful, sophisticated space. Sweden’s master cabinetmaker Bruno Mathsson created gallery-worthy designs that are as functional as they are beautiful. Finnish architect Alvar Aalto never viewed himself as an artist, but, like Mathsson, his furniture designs reflected a fondness for organic materials and a humanistic approach. Danish designers such as Hans Wegner introduced elegant shapes and lines to mid-century desks and writing tables, often working in oak and solid teak.

From vintage desks to contemporary styles, 1stDibs offers a broad spectrum of choices for conducting all personal and business writing and reading activities.